I agree with her that you have made big changes in the way that you relate to people, as everyone can see here on this board. But even if you weren't part of this board and I hadn't seen these changes first-hand, I would say that T's aren't in the habit of offering meaningful compliments (note that she didn't say, "great job, rainbow!"

And there I will also add that taking what people say at face value is a good thing. If someone suggests that what you'd done deserves some self-pride, it most likely does.